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unstrained

unstrained

4.9
Calm and not showing worry under pressure
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈstreɪnd/
translation icon : tranquilo
  • She remained unstrained during the difficult meeting, calmly addressing every challenge that arose.

Examples

  • Even under pressure, he was unstrained, maintaining a relaxed demeanor while others stressed.

  • As far as quality of life goes, Domino is the upper top tier—happy, healthy, not without worry but relatively unstrained.

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  • This is meant to ensure that communication is unstrained and that our business development team maintains a healthy relationship with our Drupal development team.

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  • During the crisis, her unstrained approach helped reassure the team that everything would be fine.

Synonyms

untroubled
vsunstrained
4 3.5

Calm and not worried about problems

focuses on staying calm under psychological pressure rather than general peace
unworried
vsunstrained
1 2.3

Someone who feels calm and not upset about problems

means calmness specifically in the face of stress rather than absence of worry
unstressed
vsunstrained
1 2.5

Calm and relaxed without feeling pressure

focuses on being calm under emotional pressure rather than bodily tension
unflustered
vsunstrained
1 6.1

Calm and not showing worry when things are difficult

is similar but applies more broadly to ongoing emotional pressure
unburdened
vsunstrained
1 5.5

Not having worries or responsibilities

describes calm caused by lack of emotional pressure rather than lighter duties
unpressured
vsunstrained
4.8

Not feeling stressed or hurried

describes calm specifically despite experiencing psychological pressure
unharried
vsunstrained
6.1

Calm and not rushed

means calm despite facing psychological or emotional pressure
unrattled
vsunstrained
5.2

Not moved or shaken by a sudden physical shock

is calm under ongoing emotional pressure rather than unaffected by shocks
undrunk
vsunstrained
9.8

Remaining calm and not overwhelmed by success or strong feelings

refers to calmness under psychological pressure rather than resisting strong excitement

Antonyms

229 3.4

To want something to happen very much and feel impatient

2.7

Feeling worried and unable to relax because of pressure

4.2

Appearing not natural and tense, often like a forced smile

How Relaxed

serene
38 3.9
tranquil
27 4.6
unstrained
4.9
composed
1 4.3
calm
735 1.0

Surface Forms

unstrained positive

Morphology

unstrained = strained (transparent) = un + strain + ed

Formed by productive negation un- applied to 'strained' (tensed/stressed), so the meaning 'not stressed/tense' is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word unstrained is made of un- 'not' and strain 'to pull tight' or 'to feel pressure'. So think of a rope that is loose, not tight — that's why an unstrained person is calm and not under stress.